Perceptions of the Vocational Education Program in the New York State Department of Correctional Services.

Brandon, Ann; Chard-Wierschem, Deborah; Mancini, Michael

Journal of Correctional Education, v50 n1 p12-20 Mar 1999

A survey of 430 supervisors and instructors and 389 inmates measured their perceptions of the effectiveness of vocational programs in correctional facilities in New York State. Findings indicated that inmates and instructors thought that the program was effective in improving interpersonal skills and employment skills. (JOW)